Question

Which sentence might be an opposing claim to the following argument?

“Disposable plastic bags should not be used because they are dangerous to wildlife."

(1 point)
Responses

Many people enjoy using reusable bags.
Many people enjoy using reusable bags.

Disposable plastic bags save human lives by preventing disease
Disposable plastic bags save human lives by preventing disease

Without action, the environment will suffer.
Without action, the environment will suffer.

Recycling plastic products is important.

Answer 1

The sentence that might be an opposing claim to the argument "Disposable plastic bags should not be used because they are dangerous to wildlife" is:

**Disposable plastic bags save human lives by preventing disease.**

This directly opposes the claim by presenting a benefit of using disposable plastic bags.